The Gardner MA of the Past Comes to Life Via Neural Processing Through a process known as a neural filter, Gardner Magazine has created color photos from the original black and white. These are all from about 100 years ago. Remember, the people of the time did not live inContinue Reading

Gardner MA “Mr. History” Mike Richard Has a New Home – Here’s where it is… Beloved Local Columnist Mike Richard has a new home. Due to cutbacks at another publication, Mike Richard is no longer writing fresh material for their pages. However, if you’re looking for him, we know whereContinue Reading

City of Gardner MA Real Estate Taxes Due the First of February The tax rate was certified at $16.13, 3 cents lower than the $16.16 anticipated. This is the 3rd quarter bill and should be considerably lower than the 1st and 2nd quarter bills which were based on a higherContinue Reading

When Emergencies Arise, the Gardner MA Fire Department Responds with Skill According to the Gardner Fire Department: “Last night around 5:30 P.M. GFD crews responded for a possible oil truck rollover. On arrival they found an oil delivery truck loaded with 2800 gallons of home heating oil had hit aContinue Reading

City of Gardner MA Fire Department Receives Equipment and Safety Grants Gardner City Hall announced that the following were received: $19,000 to replace all hoses and nozzles on the 1988-1991 Fire Trucks which according to safety standards should have been replaced 20 years ago, over $4,000 to assist with fireContinue Reading

Gardner MA License Commission Deals with Late Renewals At the meeting of January 10, 2023, the License Commission dealt with a couple of late renewals in a fairly short meeting. Listen on any device. Click Play.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Planning Board Reviews Retail Marijuana Application The City of Gardner Planning Board met Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7pm to consider the Special permit and Site Plan Review Application for a retail marijuana establishment to be located at 320 West Broadway in Gardner. The applicant is Seven PointContinue Reading

Gardner MA Conservation Commission Meets January 9, 1923 Chaired by Greg Dumas, the Commission met regarding two projects which border vegetated wetland. Listen to the meeting on any device. Click PlayContinue Reading

Water Main Breaks on Keyes Road in Gardner MA From Gardner City Hall January 10, 2023 at 8am: “There is a water break on Keyes Road. The water will be off for several hours until the repairs can be made. Emergencies: To report water breaks, sewer backups, dirty drinking water,Continue Reading

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Greater Gardner MA National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is January 9, 2023. It has been observed since 2015. On this day, Gardner Magazine salutes current, retired, and deceased members of the Greater Gardner law enforcement community. It is a profession in which men andContinue Reading

Gardner MA Heywood Hospital to Remain Independent for now In May, Heywood Hospital announced that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore affiliation options with Umass Memorial Health. Umass announced on January 5, 2023 that the merger has been called off. Heywood has had its share ofContinue Reading

Gardner MA Fire Department Incidents up 3.3% overall in 2022 Gardner Fire Department had 3.3% more incidents in 2022 vs. 2021 with a total of 5430 incidents. 71% of the calls were rescue calls. 217 calls were for fires or explosions, up 8 from 2021. Unfortunately, the number of falseContinue Reading

Watch the Mayor’s Update on our Update page or listen here on any device. Click Play. Pointing to the Official Document Creating the “City” of Gardner MA, Mayor Michael Nicholson delivers 1st Update of 2023. With his first update of Gardner’s 2nd Century as a City, Gardner Mayor Nicholson spokeContinue Reading

Gardner MA Public Schools Up 2 Tiers since 2019 The State Department of Secondary Education evaluates Public School Districts every 3 years. Gardner was assigned a Tier 3 designation in 2019. Now, Gardner has been upgraded to a Tier 1 designation for its review the week of April 3, 2023.Continue Reading

Gardner MA City Hall having phone line trouble on January 6, 2023 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has advised the public to use the (978) 632-1900 number to make all calls to the City until the problem is resolved.Continue Reading